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jul 1, 1500 - Songhai Founded

Description:

Gao would become the capital of the Songhai Empire

Was a pre-colonial African state centered in Eastern Mali

from the early 15th to the late 16th century, Songhai was one of the largest African empires in history

The empire had the same name as the leading ethnic group, the Songhai

base of power was on the bend of the Niger River

Sunni Ali came to power when Songhai was a small kingdom in Western Sudan

During his 28 year reign, it grew into the largest, most powerful empire in West Africa

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Under Askia the Great's rule, education in the empire, especially Timbuktu,
flourished

Built a university in Timbuktu for students

Djenn'e also became a center of learning

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Declined in 1591 due to Morrokcco's invasion of Songhai

Although not many invaders, they had firearms, not yet seen in West Africa

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Date:

jul 1, 1500
Now
~ 524 years ago
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